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• °pbdb

  °pbdb is a free-spirited creative unit formed by pianist/composer Misaki Umei and singer-songwriter Fuki Kitamura, dedicated to transcending genre and format in music production. Bringing together their distinct backgrounds, the two artists resonate with one another to pursue a production style that crystallizes ideas the very moment they arise. Their unit name conveys a playful interplay of visual elements and imagination, reflecting their quest to shake up preconceived notions and discover new forms of musical expression. Misaki Umei, a versatile artist steeped in classical and jazz, imbues her music with both a solid technical foundation and contemporary sensibilities. Respectful of tradition yet ever adventurous, her work thrives on the pursuit of unexplored possibilities. Fuki Kitamura is a singer-songwriter who effortlessly navigates a broad spectrum-from lyrical folk to club music. Her vocals and soundscapes combine serenity and intensity, resonating deeply with listeners emotions. In 2023, the pair collaborated on Kitamura's amaranthus feat. Misaki Umei and Umei's hannah feat. Fuki Kitamura, merging their distinct musical identities. Building on the synergy and creative fusion from these projects, they officially formed the unit °pbdb. By transcending genre and form, °pbdb aims for richly layered expression. Their approach is experimental not only in music but also in visuals and concept, shaping a truly multifaceted artistic endeavor.

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• misaki umei

  Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 2002, Misaki Umei began playing piano at the age of four, and started playing electone and composing music at the age of six. She has received awards in numerous piano and electone competitions, and graduated from the Composition Department at Tokyo College of Music. She was selected as one of the 25 Japanese artists featured in Rolling Stone Japan's Future of Music. In 2025, she performed at ROOKIE A GO-GO at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2025. In July 2025, she released Asleep Above Creatures, her first album under her solo name. In January 2026, she released the single L a d y, followed by a headline show at Shibuya WWW in April. In addition to her work as an emerging pianist and musician, Umei has been attracting attention as one of the next-generation artists to watch, with a seamless range of activities including haruyoi, her unit with Sakika Kanno, and °pbdb, her unit with Fuki Kitamura.

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• Fuki Kitamura

  Fuki Kitamura released her debut digital single, amaranthus feat. Misaki Umei, in March 2023, followed by an appearance at ROOKIE A GO-GO at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2023 that July. Known for a genre-crossing sound that blends elements of dance music, jazz, folk, electronica, and beyond, she has been gaining attention from a wide range of listeners. In July 2024, she made her second consecutive appearance at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2024. In March 2025, she performed at SXSW 2025, and on November 26, released her first album, Spira1oop. In May 2026, she held her headline show, Don't MIDI Me, at EBISU LIQUIDROOM. Alongside her work as a member of Tomita Lab, Kitamura continues to develop a wide range of projects, including collaborations with Tomggg, the duo °pbdb with Misaki Umei, and DJ activities under the name kuyurimi.

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